The Ujima Men's Collective Conference grew out of a need to address issues of high HIV infections rates among Black MSM (Same Gender Loving Men), but when we started to address those issues we realized there were a myriad of other issues impact Black men and HIV/AIDS was not on the top of the list.

The first conference was held in 2000 and it was called the African American Male Institute. The name and focus was later changed to on concentrate on Black Same Gender Loving men. Because, Black straight have many other avenues and options to congregate and talk, but these environments are limited when it comes to Black Same Gender Loving men. Our conferences focus on the whole man. Dare to 2B A.W.A.R.E. (Authentic~Whole~Accountable ~Responsible~Enlightened)

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The Ujima Men's Collective Conference plans to increase the involvement and support of Black men in the making the State of Florida a better community for Black people by impeding the spread of HIV/AIDS.

The conference will provide workshops, roundtables, presentations and other activities that will empower Black Gay men to develop strategies that address issues around substance abuse, domestic violence, spirituality, racism, homophobia HIV/AIDS, STD's and the impact on Black Gay Men.

The conference workshops, presentations and other activities that will empower Black men to strive to develop strategies to increase knowledge through our learning tracks: Advocacy, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Spirituality and Relationships.

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